Ireland Man charged with dangerous driving over Skerries incident
Sean McGlone, a 29-year-old man from Drogheda, was arrested on suspicion of endangerment and later charged with dangerous driving after a car was driven at a number of people on Harbour Road, Skerries, County Dublin, over a weekend in July 2026. Gardaí said the incident followed a large gathering of youths and an altercation, and four people, including three teenagers, were injured. McGlone appeared before Balbriggan District Court on the Monday morning, where gardaí did not object to bail but sought restrictions, and bail of 5,000 euro with a 1,000 euro cash lodgement was set. The latest reported development is that he was ordered to sign on three times a week at Drogheda Garda Station and to stay out of Balbriggan and Skerries; the charge is an allegation.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court1 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A car was driven at a number of people during the incident.
- Four people were injured, including three teenagers.
- Where
- The incident took place on Harbour Road, Skerries, County Dublin.
- When
- The incident happened over a weekend in July 2026.
- The article is dated 20 July 2026 on its page, while the record lists 1 July 2026.
- Cause
- Gardaí said a large number of youths gathered and an altercation broke out, leading to a public order incident.
- Investigation
- McGlone, 29, from Drogheda, was arrested on suspicion of endangerment on the Sunday.
- Charges
- McGlone was later charged with dangerous driving.
- In court
- McGlone appeared before Balbriggan District Court on the Monday morning.
- Gardaí had no objection to bail but asked for restrictions.
- A bail bond of 5,000 euro was set, with a cash lodgement of 1,000 euro.
- He was ordered to sign on three times a week at Drogheda Garda Station and to stay out of Balbriggan and Skerries.
- Other details
- Three teenagers were taken to Beaumont Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- A fourth male was later reported to have been injured.
- The sources do not state McGlone's nationality.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatFour people, including three teenagers, were injured. (thejournal.ie)
- whatDuring the incident a car drove at a number of people. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Harbour Road, Skerries. (thejournal.ie)
- causeGardaí said there had been a public order incident after a large number of youths gathered and an altercation broke out. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationMcGlone was arrested on suspicion of endangerment on the Sunday. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeMcGlone was later charged with dangerous driving. (thejournal.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Balbriggan District Court on the Monday morning. (thejournal.ie)
- courtGardaí had no objection to bail but asked for restrictions. (thejournal.ie)
- courtA bail bond of 5,000 euro was set, with a cash lodgement of 1,000 euro. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceHe was ordered to sign on three times a week at Drogheda Garda Station and stay out of Balbriggan and Skerries. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThree teenagers were taken to Beaumont Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (thejournal.ie)
- otherA fourth male was later reported to have been injured. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Jul2026Man charged with dangerous driving over Skerries incident
First report of the charge and bail hearing. Reports that the incident followed a gathering of youths, a car driving at people, three teenagers taken to Beaumont Hospital and a fourth male injured. Gives McGlone's age, address and bail conditions.
accused, Sean McGlone, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean McGlone